Colloquium 2024

AMSAT-UK Colloquium 2024 is set to take place on October 12-13, at Kents Hill Park Conference Centre in Milton Keynes. Join us for an exciting weekend of satellite discussions and networking, held in conjunction with the RSGB Convention.

AMSAT-UK is a leading organization dedicated to advancing amateur satellite communications in the United Kingdom. Established to promote and support satellite experimentation and development, AMSAT-UK provides resources, education, and a community for enthusiasts of all skill levels. Whether you’re new to satellite communications or an experienced operator, AMSAT-UK offers valuable insights, technical resources, and opportunities to connect with fellow enthusiasts.

Through events like the annual Colloquium, AMSAT-UK brings together experts, hobbyists, and innovators to share knowledge and ideas. In addition to supporting satellite missions and projects, AMSAT-UK collaborates with international amateur satellite organizations, helping to expand the possibilities of amateur radio and satellite communications around the world.

Satellite News

Nexø II Rocket – Onboard Video

The rocket Nexø II is planned to launch this summer. Radio amateur Alexandru Csete OZ9AEC describes the video system which uses the Raspberry Pi. The long-term aim of the project is to launch a human into space, and bringing them safely back to Earth. Nexø II will be...

JY1SAT applies for frequency coordination

The JY1SAT CubeSat is planned to launch early in 2018 and will carry a FUNcube 435/145 MHz SSB/CW transponder and Slow Scan Digital Video (SSDV) system. The team have submitted an application to the IARU Satellite Frequency Coordination Panel which says: JY1SAT is an...

QB50 CubeSats to deploy from ISS

The first phase of QB50 CubeSats should be deployed from the International Space Station over three days May 16-18, 2017. Download QB50 ISS CubeSats Deployment and Radio Information PDF Update May 16:  3rd deployment 0145 GMT May 17 7th deployment 0825 GMT May 18...

UBSEDS24 Balloon with SSDV Successfully Launched

Richard Meadows M0SBU reports there will be a second attempt to launch the Raspberry Pi Zero equipped 434 MHz balloon UBSEDS24 early Monday morning. Update: At 1700 GMT May 8 the team reported "Our Raspberry Pi Zero balloon #UBSEDS24 is over France". On the UKHAS...

Amateur Radio Satellite Operation in Algeria

Abdel Mesbah M0NPT reports on what is believed to be the first amateur satellite operation from Algeria since the 7X0DX activation in 2002. An introductory training course on amateur satellite traffic which was organized on April 14-15, 2017 at the 7X3WPL radio club...

FUNCube Status

AO-73 Active
JO-97 Active

AMSAT-UK Nets

80m

QO-100